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Long-time journalist and cruise expert Sally Macmillan has visited all seven continents on 70-plus voyages, on vessels ranging from the world’s biggest megaships to ultra-luxe expedition ships and very small yachts.

Carnival Splendor cruise review: After three years without cruising, I've forgotten how to do it

Carnival Splendor cruise review: After three years without cruising, I've forgotten how to do it

My first cruise after the ban is on board a 3500-passenger giant, where I make a series of rookie mistakes.

  • by Sally Macmillan
After the ban: On board the first cruise ship back in Australia

After the ban: On board the first cruise ship back in Australia

What’s changed (and what’s still the same) on board cruise ships in Australia after the ban.

  • by Sally Macmillan
Pacific Explorer cruise ship first sailing: On board the first ship to cruise Australia after the ban

Pacific Explorer cruise ship first sailing: On board the first ship to cruise Australia after the ban

What's changed (and what's still the same) on board cruise ships in Australia after the ban.

  • by Sally Macmillan
Cruising in Australia resumes: Cruise ships are back and I'm overjoyed

Cruising in Australia resumes: Cruise ships are back and I'm overjoyed

There really isn't anything like it. Your holiday begins the moment you board the ship.

  • by Sally Macmillan
Cruise ships are back in Australia and I’m overjoyed
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Cruise ships are back in Australia and I’m overjoyed

There really isn’t anything like it. Your holiday begins the moment you board the ship.

  • by Sally Macmillan
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Huon Valley, Tasmania: A smorgasbord of sights, tastes and experiences

Huon Valley, Tasmania: A smorgasbord of sights, tastes and experiences

Tasmania is deservedly lauded for its food and wines, and the valley certainly attracts more than its fair share of creative people.

  • by Sally Macmillan
Sailing holidays on Sydney Harbour: Blissful staycation

Sailing holidays on Sydney Harbour: Blissful staycation

Bed and breakfast for two aboard a luxury yacht offers a blissful Sydney escape like no other.

  • by Sally Macmillan
The Kimberley, Western Australia is one of the world's most remote wildernesses

The Kimberley, Western Australia is one of the world's most remote wildernesses

If your travel ideals have changed during isolation, an expedition cruise in the Kimberley might just the thing to ease you back into the big wide world.

  • by Sally Macmillan
Silver Origin: Silversea's first custom-built ship designed for sailing the Galapagos Islands

Silver Origin: Silversea's first custom-built ship designed for sailing the Galapagos Islands

Silversea's Silver Origin is the luxury line's first ship custom-built and designed for sailing in the Galapagos islands.

  • by Sally Macmillan
Uniworld launches three new river cruise ships in 2020

Uniworld launches three new river cruise ships in 2020

The boutique river cruise company is launching two ships in Europe and a third to Egypt's Nile River.